JOANN closed in Connecticut: where to buy fabric now

All 10 JOANN stores in Connecticut have closed. For half of them, an independent fabric store or quilt shop is open within 4.0 mi; 90% have one within 10 miles. The biggest gap is in Southington, where the nearest independent shop is 12.1 mi away.

Last updated October 8, 2026. Distances are straight-line.

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Former JOANN stores in Connecticut and the nearest fabric stores

Former JOANN in Brookfield

143 Federal Rd, Brookfield, CT 06804

  1. Michaels, Brookfield: 0.4 mi · 4.4★ (616) · chain
  2. Cotton Candy Fabrics, Brookfield: 1.5 mi · 4.7★ (101) · independent
  3. Amish Spirit Quilts, Bethel: 3.3 mi · 5.0★ (3) · independent

Former JOANN in Clinton

274 E Main St, Clinton, CT 06413

  1. The ReBorn House - Fabric Outlet, Westbrook: 3.9 mi · 5.0★ (26) · independent
  2. Yankee Peddler Hooked Rugs, Killingworth: 7.1 mi · independent
  3. Cate’s Sew Modern, Guilford: 10.1 mi · 4.6★ (35) · independent

Former JOANN in Enfield

136 Elm St A, Enfield, CT 06082

  1. Michaels, Enfield: 0.4 mi · 4.3★ (544) · chain
  2. Royal Blue Traders, Enfield: 1.9 mi · independent
  3. Osgood Textile Company, West Springfield: 7.8 mi · 4.2★ (232) · independent

Former JOANN in Hamden

2300 Dixwell Ave, Hamden, CT 06514

  1. Michaels, North Haven: 2.9 mi · 4.3★ (837) · chain
  2. Hobby Lobby, East Haven: 6.4 mi · 4.4★ (889) · chain
  3. Hfm Interiors Llc, Cheshire: 7.2 mi · 5.0★ (1) · independent

Nearest independent fabric or quilt shop: Yankee Cloth (7.7 mi)

Former JOANN in Manchester

1440 Pleasant Valley Rd, Manchester, CT 06042

  1. Michaels, Manchester: 0.3 mi · 4.3★ (808) · chain
  2. Hobby Lobby, Manchester: 1.7 mi · 4.4★ (1577) · chain
  3. Challenge Sailcloth, South Windsor: 2.7 mi · 5.0★ (6) · independent

Former JOANN in Milford

1405 Boston Post Rd, Milford, CT 06460

  1. Michaels, Milford: 0.3 mi · 4.3★ (906) · chain
  2. Hobby Lobby, Milford: 0.9 mi · 4.4★ (1478) · chain
  3. Fabric & Upholstery Depot, Orange: 1.8 mi · 4.8★ (30) · independent

Former JOANN in Newington

3105 Berlin Tpke, Newington, CT 06111

  1. CountryCottageCreation, Berlin: 3.0 mi · independent
  2. New England Patio Fabric & Design Center, Wethersfield: 4.0 mi · 4.5★ (12) · independent
  3. Americana Fabrics, Rocky Hill: 4.0 mi · 4.6★ (365) · independent

Former JOANN in Norwich

117 Salem Turnpike, Norwich, CT 06360

  1. Make It Sew_Designs by Janely, Norwich: 2.1 mi · 5.0★ (1) · independent
  2. Stitch Chicks, North Franklin: 5.5 mi · 4.8★ (61) · independent
  3. Firefly Quilting, Oakdale: 5.8 mi · 5.0★ (4) · independent

Former JOANN in Southington

774 Queen St, Southington, CT 06489

  1. Close To Home-The Sewing Center, Southington: 0.4 mi · 4.6★ (54) · independent
  2. Michaels, Southington: 2.1 mi · 4.3★ (533) · chain
  3. The Quilted Basket, Southington: 2.7 mi · 5.0★ (3) · independent

Nearest independent fabric or quilt shop: Americana Fabrics (12.1 mi)

Former JOANN in Torrington

39 S Main St, Torrington, CT 06790

  1. Needle in a Haystack, Northfield: 4.6 mi · independent
  2. The Fabric Studio, Litchfield: 5.2 mi · 5.0★ (5) · independent
  3. Organic Cotton Plus, Winsted: 9.0 mi · 5.0★ (4) · independent

JOANN closed all its US stores by the end of May 2025 (sources). Store data from Google business listings; see methodology.